Protesting cigarette ads

Protesting cigarette ads

From Pikiran Rakyat

It is really ironical that while the government has issued a warning about the dangers of smoking, billboards advertising tobacco products proudly stand erect in many major cities across the country.

The relevant authorities should be clear about whether or not there is a limitation on the size of these billboards, especially when they are put so close to schools and houses of worship.

The size of an advertisement placed on a bridge should also be taken into account, so that it does not cover an entire side of a bridge. Otherwise, the bridge will not be esthetically nice to look at and it could also promote the occurrence of crimes.

THEO ISKANDARSYAH

Bandung